Research and Development Manager
2 months ago
Our client is looking for an innovative and detail-oriented Research and Development Manager to lead product development initiatives within the food industry. This role is responsible for driving new product innovations, improving existing products, and ensuring compliance with quality and food safety standards. The ideal candidate will leverage scientific principles, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support continuous improvement in product performance, cost, and quality.
Responsibilities:- Develop new products and technologies based on scientific principles, aligning with market demands and company goals.
- Identify opportunities to improve current products for performance, cost-effectiveness, and quality.
- Drive product development, cost reduction, and maintenance through technical support to Quality and Operations teams.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the R&D department and facilities.
- Oversee product testing, technical troubleshooting, and ensure product specifications align with customer expectations.
- Manage R&D projects from inception to commercialization, including technical timelines and risk analysis.
- Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support business growth.
- Evaluate and select new ingredients, developments, and industry trends for innovation opportunities.
- Conduct process trials in R&D labs, pilot plants, and manufacturing facilities, scaling up for large-scale production.
- Identify and implement margin improvement opportunities on existing products.
- Prepare detailed reports, analyses, and presentations for senior management decision-making.
- Maintain effective internal and external communications to achieve organizational goals.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
- Solid knowledge of financial principles for managing project budgets.
- Expertise in communicating technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Advanced understanding of experimental design, statistics, and data analysis.
- Knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP, and related quality control processes.
- Proficient in critical thinking and problem-solving with attention to detail.
- Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills with cross-functional teams.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the food industry, preferably in product development and innovation.
- Experience with enzyme applications and scientific formulation processes.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and the use of Design of Experiments (DOE) in project work.
- Ability to apply scientific and engineering insights to product research, formulation, and commercialization.
- Tertiary qualification in Chemistry, Consumer Science, Food Technology, or related field.
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